展 (zhǎn) - To spread out & to unfold

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展 · zhǎn

To spread out;

to unfold;

to exhibit;

to display;

to develop;

to put to good use.

To spread outto unfoldto exhibit

Usage highlights

To developExhibitionTo displayTo unfoldTo extendOutlook; prospect

Synonyms

  • 伸— To stretch; extend
  • 开— To open; unfold
  • 示— To show; display

Antonyms

  • 收— To collect; retract
  • 缩— To shrink; contract
  • 闭— To close; shut

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The exhibition will open tomorrow (展览会明天开幕).
  • He demonstrated his talent (他展示了他的才华).
  • The city is developing rapidly (城市发展迅速).
  • Please unfold the map (请展开地图).

Collocations

  • To develop(发展)
  • Exhibition(展览)
  • To display(展示)
  • To unfold(展开)
  • To extend(伸展)
  • Outlook; prospect(展望)

Idioms

  • To fully display one's capabilities(大展宏图)
  • To exhibit one's skill to the full(大展身手)
  • To spread wings and soar(展翅高飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with progress, development, and the realization of potential.
  • Often used in business and cultural contexts to denote expansion and exhibition.
  • Implies forward movement and the unfolding of plans or talents.

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